Virgin Islands (US) Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Virgin Islands (US)'s life expectancy was 81.0 in 2025, ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Virgin Islands (US)'s life expectancy stood at 81.0 in 2025, a rise of +0.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 81.0 by 2025. Virgin Islands (US) ranked 43rd globally.
Virgin Islands (US) life expectancy has risen steadily over the 65‑year span from 62.74 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 80.96 in 2025, placing the territory at rank 43 globally. The lowest point occurred in 1963 at 61.43, after which consistent improvements in health infrastructure, chronic disease management and maternal‑child services propelled the indicator upward. By 2025 the territory’s expectancy marginally exceeds that of the Cayman Islands (80.93) and approaches the European Union average of 81.02, reflecting convergence with high‑income peers. The upward trajectory mirrors broader Caribbean trends in which expanded universal health coverage and preventive care have reduced mortality. Continued investment in elderly care, climate‑resilient health facilities and addressing non‑communicable disease risk factors will be crucial to sustain or further extend life expectancy in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 81.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 81.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 81.0 | +0.4 | #43 |
| 2023 | 80.5 | +0.2 | #50 |
| 2022 | 80.3 | +0.3 | #47 |
| 2021 | 80.1 | +0.2 | #43 |
| 2020 | 79.8 | +0.2 | #45 |
| 2019 | 79.7 | +0.1 | #52 |
| 2018 | 79.5 | +0.2 | #51 |
| 2017 | 79.4 | +0.2 | #49 |
| 2016 | 79.2 | +0.2 | #51 |
| 2015 | 79.0 | +0.1 | #51 |
| 2014 | 78.9 | +0.2 | #51 |
| 2013 | 78.7 | +0.2 | #51 |
| 2012 | 78.5 | +0.2 | #50 |
| 2011 | 78.3 | +0.5 | #50 |
| 2010 | 77.9 | +0.4 | #52 |
Analysis
Virgin Islands (US)'s life expectancy was 81.0 in 2025, a rise of +0.4 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 81.0 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Virgin Islands (US)'s life expectancy was 81.0 in 2025. Ranked 43rd globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Virgin Islands (US)'s life expectancy peaked at 81.0 in 2025.
The lowest life expectancy in Virgin Islands (US) was 61.4 in 1963.
Virgin Islands (US) ranks 43rd globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Virgin Islands (US)'s life expectancy is projected to reach 81.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Virgin Islands (US) in 2025 was 81.0. This ranks 43rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_virgin-islands-us_life-expectancy,
title = {Virgin Islands (US) Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/virgin-islands-us/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}